Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 219-220, December 2009

It is Unclear if Toothbrushing is a Risk Factor for Infective Endocarditis in Children

Department of Periodontology, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden, Phone: 46 8 52488246, Fax: 46 8 7118343

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Prevalence, intensity and nature of bacteraemia after toothbrushing.

Lucas VS, Gafan G, et al.

J Dent 2008;36(7):481-7.

Reviewer

Jan Bergstrom, PhD, DDS

Purpose/Question

Does professional dental cleaning have an influence on prevalence and intensity of bacteraemia?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

A cohort study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendationgrade

Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00103-1

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.06.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 219-220, December 2009

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